Sweetwater Restaurant

12/04/09

Best brunch in Williamsburg

by sfrucht02 at Citysearch

The specials are always good. Great burger. Amazing pork tenderloin. Nice cocktails, long and affordable wine list, extensive selection of beer. It's all a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. Brunch is actually considerably cheaper, it seems. You'll still spend less than you would at Egg. The chef has a vision here. The only reason I don't go here more is because they only take American Express (which is like saying you don't take credit cards at all).

• Pros: Great food, good service, nice atmosphere
• Cons: Only take Amex

01/04/09

not returning here...

by jkhurd1 at Citysearch

compliments to the chef, good food, especially the gnocchi and the pork chop. only complaint on the food were the portions, not very filling.

we were quickly seated and then waited almost an hour for our entrees. served one round of drinks when we first were seated and then didn't see our server again until it was time for the bill, which came quickly and was collected just as fast. the thing that bothered me was that the rest wasn't even very busy, empty tables to our right and left. service was simply horrid. i won't return and won't suggest to friends and family.

• Pros: neighborhood
• Cons: service, price, portion sizes

08/22/08

Best food in Williamsburg

by kriskross at Citysearch

One of the only "neighborhood joints" left in Williamsburg where the food is always consistent and the staff remembers your name.

• Pros: food, service, garden
• Cons: cash or american express only

05/26/08

good with caveats

by marlowtiger at Citysearch

I've been a regular for years, and the food has changed, but stayed pretty consistent. of note are the fried calamari, meats are their strong point: burgers, hanger steak, pork tenderloin. brunches are pretty light. great outdoor garden. HOWEVER, service isn't their strong point. i'm getting pretty tired of the argentine "owner" and his manners. he should be running a club not a restaurant. my husband and i came in waiting to be seated, when a couple of tarts hobbled up. the argentine sat them first and completely ignored us. if you can stomach watching him flutter about chatting up young chicks, your girlfriend or wife and can stand his dismissive attitude toward other customers than Sweetwater would be the perfect place to bring your hot date. what has become of a neighborhood when regulars don't count anymore?

08/24/07

Thank you, dinner was great

by michaeligor at Citysearch

I just went here for the first time and we had the best meal ever. Calamari, mussels, steak frites - all creative, inspired, cooked to pefection and served attentively (ate at the bar - I know the bartender from another neighborhood spot, she gave perfect, attentive but respectful service.). We had amazing martinis too. My date was super impressed, so highly reccommended!.

• Pros: ambience, staff, food, drinks, garden patio
• Cons: can get a tad expensive

08/12/07

Walked away hungry

by brooklynsnacker at Citysearch

I dined at Sweetwater previously and enjoyed my dining experience. This time though, I was thoroughly disappointed with the overall events of the evening. It was a special night and I was anticipating a good meal. First off, it took over 20 minutes for our appetizer to show up. The waitress did not make an effort to apologize for the wait or bring us bread which was given to every table surrounding us. Secondly, it took another 40 minutes for our entrees to arrive. Upon arrival, my cornish hen was RAW! Because the lighting was low, I had already taken a bite before I realized it was undercooked while the outside was burned. We had to work to get our waitress' attention before we could inform her of the mistake. I was extremely sickened by this and did not want a replacement entree. The asparagus that was served with the hanger steak was the bottom of the stalk which normally goes in the garbage. No management attempted to apologize for the long wait and the raw food. Finally, when we requested the check, the server disappeared so we left our money on the table and walked away hungry!

• Pros: Nice atmosphere
• Cons: unattentive service

08/10/07

Best Steak!

by pea4155 at Citysearch

The steak here is amazing, the staff is very efficient and friendly, the wine selection rocks and the ambiance works for a romantic dinner for two or a night with some friends

• Pros: Steak, friendly staff
• Cons: The rest of the food is "okay", sometimes service is real slow

05/06/07

great food, argentine owned so good wines, nice outdoor dining garden/patio

by carlosaraujojr at Citysearch

the place is this cozy, low lit place, with a very ecletic crowd. we had the mussles for appetizer, delicious with coconut based sauce. entrees were the burger on english muffin- good but nothing out of ordinary. duck breast was killer with feta cheese and grilled tomatoes. monk fish was awesome with some awesome greens. we had a bottle of mil piedras melbac from argentina, $35, and a lychee martini $10. the wine was great, the martini just okay. the flourless chocolate cake was awesome. 3 people ate and drank well for $55 each after tip and tax, and I was full and happy till the next morning! the place was very alive, I'm coming back. It was my first time in brooklyn/williamsburg and i'm coming back to this place for sure.

• Pros: good food, wine, ambience
• Cons: service was a little slow when the place was crowded

10/28/06

NICE STAFF!

by sonja_superstar at Citysearch

The waitresses at Sweatwater are SURPRISINGLY nice for Williamsburg. They are all good at their job & seem comfortable & happy with where they work. It is such a refreshing change to have good food being served to you by the young, hip & trendy WITHOUT an attitude. Other restauranteurs in the neighborhood should send their waitstaff in there to observe! The food is great too!

• Pros: great service. Late hours
• Cons: a bit dark. Booths are a bit close together. Would not be good for a large person.

09/05/06

Mime is delusional

by goodtimesally at Citysearch

I live in the neighborhood and have frequented this place ever since it was a punk bar. I love sweetwater! The atmosphere is so inviting, the food is beyond amazing, and the staff is really cool and attentive (not to mention pretty damn goodlooking). I hear they went through yet another chef and his specials are some of the best food i've had in williamsburg. things are pretty cheap, i had a yummy $7 malbec... And the garden is gorgeous. Overall quite the find!

• Pros: Banofi, Specials, Garden